Business Analyst

4 hours ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Network2 Full time R420 000 - R840 000 per year
Are you the kind of Analyst who looks at a messy debt review portfolio and instantly sees structure, patterns, and opportunity?
Do you thrive in environments where your analytics directly influence strategy, operational performance, and millions in recoveries? If you're driven by deep diagnostics, predictive modelling, and transforming complex portfolios into high-performing engines, this role is built for you.

Business Analyst – Debt Review Analytics (Advanced Modelling / Collections Optimisation / Financial Services)

A forward-thinking organisation within the financial services and collections industry is searching for a Specialist Analyst to own and optimise the full debt review lifecycle. This includes active debt review, pre-termination, and terminated DR portfolios, using advanced analytics to drive yield, reduce drop-off, enhance recovery strategies, and shape operational decision-making.

This is your chance to become the single source of truth for DR performance — delivering insights, models, and frameworks that directly influence commercial outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Build predictive models for drop-off risk, cure, reinstatement, settlement propensity, and post-termination recovery.
  • Deliver end-to-end diagnostic insight across active DR, pre-term, and terminated DR portfolios.
  • Map and optimise workflows, processes, and data flow across operations, PDAs, DCs, and internal systems.
  • Develop portfolio segmentation frameworks and performance dashboards across mandates.
  • Analyse payment behaviour, yield trends, reinstatement patterns, and termination economics.
  • Provide strategic intelligence to improve collections performance, reduce exceptions, and drive consistent execution.
  • Translate analytical findings into actionable operational and financial strategies.

Job Experience and Skills Required:
  • Education:
    • Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Actuarial Science, or similar (minimum NQF7)
  • Experience:
    • 2–3 years' experience in data analytics within financial services
    • Strong commercial awareness in collections, debt review, or unsecured lending
    • Proven experience in predictive modelling and strategy-driven analytics
    • Experience translating analytics into operational and financial action
    • Understanding of DR lifecycle, NCA processes, PDAs and DC behaviour (advantageous)
  • Skills:
    • SQL (advanced)
    • Python/R (modelling & statistical packages)
    • SAS (advantageous)
    • Data visualisation (Power BI / Tableau)
    • Advanced Excel for financial modelling
    • Workflow and process optimisation
    • Strong communication and stakeholder influence
  • Non-negotiables:
    • Ability to model, diagnose, and optimise complex DR workflows
    • Commercially minded with strong quantitative and analytical depth
    • Ability to own DR insights end-to-end and influence senior decision-makers

Apply now

For more exciting Finance vacancies, please visit:

I also specialise in recruiting in the following:
  • Actuarial roles (Life, Short-Term, Health, Pensions, Quantitative)
  • Data Scientists / Data Analysts (Python, R, SQL, Machine Learning)
  • Risk Analysts (Credit, Market, Model Risk, Operational)
  • Pricing Specialists (Insurance, Financial Products)
  • Machine Learning & AI Data Scientists (ML Ops, NLP, Predictive Modelling)
  • Quantitative Specialists across Banking, Insurance, and FinTech
If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles.

For more information, contact:
Louide le Roux

You can also send your CV to [email protected]
Specialist Recruitment Consultant

  • Business Analyst

    2 weeks ago

    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa The Building Company Full time R120 000 - R200 000 per year

    The Building Company2025/10/14 Airport IndustriaJob Reference Number: Department:Corporate Office - IS & TBusiness UnitIndustry:Information TechnologyJob Type:PermanentPositions Available:1Salary:Market RelatedThe Business Analyst role reports to the Architecture and Planning Manager. The role requires the incumbent to spend their time as a business/process...

  • Business Analyst

    4 days ago

    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa The Legends Agency Full time R50 000 - R75 000 per year

    Business Analyst Join a Salesforce-Obsessed Consultancy Make an Impact from Anywhere in SA Remote (Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town or Durban) | R50 000 R75 000| UK Hours (8am5pm, flexible) About Our Client Our client is a growing Salesforce-focused consultancy known for delivering powerful, tailored solutions to complex client challenges. They're...

  • Business Analyst

    6 days ago

    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Interdot Solutions Full time R250 000 - R500 000 per year

    Business Analyst Belville, Cape TownOur client, a giant in the retail industry, is looking for a Business Analyst to join the supply chain team in Belville, Cape Town. Business Analyst role focused on data, information systems and processes. Main client being the internal Administration & Finance Department.Qualification / Experience:Degree in Information...

  • Business Analyst

    6 days ago

    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Communicate Ct Full time R250 000 - R500 000 per year

    Hey Business Analysts — I'm talking to YOUI'm Jade Perumal, an IT Recruiter who's all about making things happen and turning career dreams into real deals. I'm not just looking to fill a role today — I'm building my exclusive network of top-tier Business Analysts who are ready to be tagged in when the perfect opportunity comes knocking.If you're the kind...

  • Business Analyst

    2 days ago

    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Gijima Staffing Solutions - HCM Full time R400 000 - R800 000 per year

    Company DescriptionGijima Staffing Solutions - HCM specializes in providing a range of staffing services, including contract and temporary assignments, permanent placements, executive search, response handling, and recruitment process outsourcing (RPO). Our mission is to connect talented professionals with leading organizations to foster mutual growth and...

  • Business Analyst

    2 weeks ago

    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Talent Shore Full time R250 000 - R750 000 per year

    Job Spec:Technical Business Analyst (BA)Experience:o Proven experience as a Business Analyst, preferably in a software development environment.o Experience working on web-based software projects.o Demonstrable experience gathering and documenting technical and business requirements.Technical Skills:o Solid understanding of the software development lifecycle...

  • Business Analyst

    6 days ago

    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa ooba Full time R250 000 - R400 000 per year

    DescriptionTo analyse, design, and implement information systems that support business operations and improve efficiency. The Technical Business Analyst works closely with internal and external stakeholders to understand their needs and translates them into technical requirements for IT teams. KEY AREAS & RESPONSIBILITIES OF A TECHNICAL BUSINESS...

  • IT Business Analyst

    1 week ago

    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Optimal Growth Technologies Full time R1 800 000 - R2 400 000 per year

    IT Business Analyst Role Purpose The IT Business Analyst is responsible for analysing business needs, system requirements, and technical specifications to support the delivery of IT solutions. This role requires a highly technical BA with deep understanding of systems, integrations, databases, and application architecture. The BA will work closely with...

  • Business Intelligence Analyst I

    6 days ago

    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Boardroom Appointments Full time R250 000 - R500 000 per year

    Minimum Requirements: Business Analysis certification at Practitioner level (ECBA, CCBA), FTI certification or similar (desired).+1 years experience in a Business Analyst capacity with delivery in a BA environment and experience working within all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) (essential).Practical understanding of information and...

  • Business Analyst

    2 weeks ago

    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa IOCO Full time R381 000 - R912 000 per year

    We're looking for an experienced Business Analyst with experience working on Linked Investment Products. We require someone based in Cape Town, and it will be for an initial 12 month contract. You'll play a pivotal role in the design, enhancement, and migration of linked investment product capabilities. The role requires a deep understanding of South African...